Patio door cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $600 – $6,000
- Per door
- $601 – $6,020
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Utica, NY usually costs $600 to $6,000 for 1 door. That works out to about $601 to $6,020 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Utica, NY, standard level
$2,250 to $4,400
About $2,226 to $4,394 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,250 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,700 | $3,000 | 51% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,600 | $3,050 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $3,300 | $6,000 | 100% |
Why Utica prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), glaziers (30%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Utica the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Utica. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Utica
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+1%) and garage door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,650 | −1% |
Why two Utica quotes can differ
Door type
Sliding glass doors run $1,200-$4,000 installed; exterior French doors $1,300-$5,500; telescoping doors $1,500-$5,000 (HomeGuide).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
How Utica compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Utica. Albany is the lowest at about $3,250 (midpoint, 1 door), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −3% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $610 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +3% |
| New York (statewide) | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +11% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #89 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 10% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $690 – $6,950 | $3,850 | +16% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $610 – $6,150 | $3,350 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $590 – $5,850 | $3,250 | −3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $650 – $6,500 | $3,550 | +8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −15% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −11% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −13% |
What local crews earn in Utica
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Utica the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.69 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.76 and $37.17 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.75 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.78 and $27.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 117.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.76 | $29.69 | $37.17 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.78 | $22.75 | $27.61 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Utica weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Utica are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Utica
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one sliding door to two doors.
Basic
$600 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,250 to $4,400
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,850 to $6,000
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $600 – $2,750 | $2,250 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,000 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,550 | $4,450 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,000 |
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Patio door in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Utica?
For 1 door, expect $600 to $6,000 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Utica?
About $601 to $6,020 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,350, which is 1% more than Utica ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $3,300. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Utica?
$1,200 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for patio door compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Utica?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $2,750 and premium work $3,850 to $6,000. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Utica?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Patio door near Utica
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.